Matthew 8:30

The Passion Translation

There was a large herd of pigs feeding nearby.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:3

But the one who offers a bull with no humility is like one who kills a man. The one who offers a lamb without contrition is like one who breaks a dog’s neck. The one who brings grain offerings with no heart-purity is like one who offers pig’s blood! The one who offers incense with no sincerity is like one who kisses an idol! They have all chosen their own way, not mine, and they take delight in these disgusting things!

Matthew 7:6

“Who would hang earrings on a dog’s ear or throw pearls in front of wild pigs? They’ll only trample them under their feet and then turn around and tear you to pieces!

Matthew 8:29

The demons screamed at Jesus, shouting, “Son of God, what do you want with us? Leave us alone! Have you come to torment us before the appointed time?”

Matthew 8:31

And the demons pleaded, “If you cast us out, send us into that herd of pigs.”

Mark 5:11

Nearby there was a large herd of pigs feeding on the hillside.

Luke 8:32

On the hillside nearby, there was a large herd of pigs, and the demons pleaded with Jesus, “Let us enter into the pigs.”